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Makeneng Primary School
Witsieshoek, Free State
Makeneng Primary School is a public primary school in Witsieshoek, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 737 learners and 23 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Makeneng P/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 737 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 32 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 210 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445105159 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makeneng Village, Witsieshoek, 9868 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X11508, Mokodumela, 9868 |
| Town | Witsieshoek |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 16 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Makeneng Primary School
Is Makeneng Primary School a public or private school?
Makeneng Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Makeneng Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Makeneng Primary School?
737 learners and 23 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 210 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Makeneng Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 445105159.
Where is Makeneng Primary School?
Makeneng Village, Witsieshoek, 9868. It is in Witsieshoek, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.